Sharpe's Company

'Sharpe and his creator are national treasures.' Sunday Telegraph

Spain, January 1812

Lieutenant Richard Sharpe faces threats from all sides when an old adversary joins the ranks. Yet, despite the risks, he must embark on a deadly mission - to capture the impenetrable fortress of Badajoz.

It's a long, cold winter for war as the French force onwards - but Sharpe's battle-rage burns. Only a Forlorn Hope, a near-suicidal move into the breach, will give the army hope of capturing the fortress. And boldly leading the attack is Sharpe . . .

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